Vinfast announces battery rental prices in the US market and activates NFT transactions

DNHN - VinFast officially disclosed the battery rental price for two models VF 8 and VF 9 in the US market on April 13, 2022, during the New York International Auto Show 2022 (NYIAS 2022). Simultaneously, VinFast launched the VinFirst NFT transaction on OpenSea, enabling a genuine trip experience on the VF 8 as well as standard Smart Services capabilities.

Two electric SUVs, the VF 8 and VF 9, will be unveiled at the Los Angeles Auto Show in 2021 and are expected to be available in the US market in the second half of this year. The VF 8 will initially be available in two battery configurations, each having a maximum range of 260 miles on a single charge and 292 miles for the Eco version, and 248 miles and 277 miles for the Plus version. 

The Eco variant is predicted to accelerate from 0-60 mph in roughly 5.8 seconds, while the Plus version accelerates in about 5.3 seconds. The VF 8 Eco is priced at $40,700 for the battery version 1 and $41,000 for the battery version 2. Battery versions 1 and 2 of the VF 8 Plus will cost $47,700 and $48,000, respectively.  

The VF 9 will launch in the United States with two battery configurations offering a maximum range of 272 miles or 369 miles on a single charge for the Eco version and 262 miles or 360 miles for the Plus version. Both the VF 9 Eco accelerate from 0-60 mph in around 6.3 seconds. 

In the United States, the VF 9 Eco is priced at $55,500 for the battery version 1 and $56,000 for the battery version 2. Similarly, the VF 9 Plus is priced at $60,500 for the two-battery version 1 and $61,000 for the two-battery version 2. Battery version 1 will be available in the United States in 2022, while version 2 will be available in 2023.

Along with product and pricing details, VinFast also made an official announcement regarding its battery rental policy in the United States. As a result, VinFast will offer two subscription packages: Fixed Package and Flexible Package. 

The Flexible Plan is designed for consumers who travel seldom, costing $35 per month for the VF 8 and $44 per month for the VF 9. This pricing is valid for travel of up to 310 miles per month. Battery rental costs per mile begin at approximately $0.11 for the VF 8 and $0.15 for the VF9.

The VF 8 costs USD 110 per month and the VF 9 costs USD 160 per month, with no mileage restrictions. Customers who purchase the VF 8 or VF 9 in 2022 and subscribe to the Fixed subscription plan will pay the same price for the lifetime battery subscription. This policy is also automatically transferred to the new owner following the sale of the car. 

VinFast is expected to apply a 100% battery rental policy to support customers until the end of 2023. After that, the company will adjust the proportion of 50% batteries for rent and 50% for sale with the car. 

At NYIAS 2022, VinFast will activate VinFirst NFT transactions on the OpenSea trading market of the Polygon platform. VinFast is the first electric car company in the world to apply blockchain technology in the early booking experience of VF 8 and VF 9 cars from January 2022. 

When booking, customers will receive an irreplaceable blockchain asset code - VinFirst NFT. Since April 2022, customers who have made a deposit can trade VinFirst NFT on the OpenSea trading market - one of the largest NFT exchanges in the world, offering convenient trading experiences and many attractive offers. guide for VinFast customers.

VinFast, in particular, provides a collection of NFT 3D animation (3D animation) created in collaboration with House of Kibaa, one of the world's first Metaverse enterprises. The collection combines the design language of future technology with vibrant visual effects, ensuring an engaging experience for both VinFirst clients and NFT collectors. 

Mr Emmanuel Bret, VinFast's Deputy General Director responsible for Global Sales and Marketing, stated: "To maintain its pioneering position in technological application and client attention, VinFast is continually researching and collaborating with other firms. partners with industry leaders to offer exceptional customer experiences. Along with innovative technology and world-class quality, we place a premium on developing distinctive policies that provide several practical benefits and enticing incentives, encouraging global customers to join the fight for a more sustainable future".

NYIAS 2022 is also where VinFast introduces the actual travel experience on the VF 8 model to US customers for the first time, along with other usual features from the Smart Services suite. This is a collection of intelligent capabilities that enable seamless communication between home, business, and entertainment, making VinFast the ideal travel companion. 

NYIAS 2022 represents a significant milestone in VinFast's route to the Moving Future. Only five months after launching the concept car, the business has debuted actual models in the United States, accompanied by a whole ecosystem of technology and services meant to provide a comfortable, frictionless, and safe driving experience. complete; a monument to the brand's tenacity, determination, and dedication to accelerating the worldwide electric car revolution.

VinFast customers interested in experiencing items and learning more about the company can do so at booth 601 at the 2022 New York International Auto Show. The show will be open to the public from April 15-24 on the Center's third floor. Exhibition Javits, Jacob K. The VF 8 car experience program took conducted on the first floor of the same location, in the electric vehicle test drive area. 

 Bao Anh